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Sponsor Children to attend School in Zimbabwe
There are currently 750 000 orphans living in Zimbabwe without identification. Something as simple as a birth certificate isn’t always so easy to attain, especially in Africa where children are often born at home, far away from hospitals or near to government services to register the birth. This affects all aspects of the childrens lives as you need a birth certificate to access most aspects of basic human services, leaving children to be neglected and stuck in a cycle of poverty. Our goal is to provide identification to at-risk children and orphans.
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Project Summary
Project Challenge
Project Solution
Impact
Reports
Project Summary
$10 will fund a child getting their birth registered so they can access schools and healthcare in their community
Project Challenge
According to UNICEF, there are 1,4 million orphans in Zimbabwe alone, and 52% of them are without identification. Many orphans and other underprivileged children face several difficulties which are often closely associated with the lack of birth certificates, a document which is a necessity to get access to services including school. Therefore, many children who were born at home, or have parents who passed away, it becomes difficult, if not impossible to get access to government services.
Project Solution
Imagine not having access to education, healthcare or any basic services just because you don’t have a birth certificate. A seemingly avoidable problem but unfortunately it is an issue that is rife in Zimbabwe, particularly amongst the rural communities and orphans. A number of factors contribute to this issue and the result is that children cannot study further due to lack of education, preventing them from gaining employment and breaking the cycle of poverty.
By providing children without the means to the opportunity to get their birth certificate, we not only give them a sense of identity but are tackling one of the root causes to lack of quality education, SDG 4. Working with local partners, we identify children who lack birth certificates as well as the means to obtain it independently and provide all the necessary costs to allow the child and witnesses to get their papers. Many people are unaware this issue exists which is why this is so necessary
Impact
To simply fund a child’ education or provide resources to educate them is great in the short term but does not tackle the root cause which is hindering children who cannot even become part of the already poor welfare system that exists. This project will not only provide children with an identity but also give them the opportunity to attend schools, access healthcare and apply for university, making them active contributors to society and the economy as well as educating others around them
Reports
Term 3 and it’s back to School
By Bookey | Volunteer and Fundraiser at Marula Primary School
Dear Friends & Supporters Around The Globe,
This Monday marked the return to school for the children we support in rural Zimbabwe, and while we’re filled with hope for a productive term ahead, we’re also facing some immediate challenges we need your help with.
With so much uncertainty around the world donations have been on a steady decline. However thanks to your continued generosity and the amazingly people that support us with monthly recurring donations, we were able to settle the outstanding payment to our food suppliers from last term on May 6th. However, because of the delay, suppliers now require upfront payment for this term’s food deliveries. The total cost to cover essential items is $1,983.65, broken down as follows:
$247.65 for fresh vegetables
$936.00 for soya chunks, sugar beans, rice, and oil
$800.00 to pay two cooks for May and June
We’re deeply grateful to our monthly donors as your consistent support has been a lifeline. However, with fundraising a bit slower recently, we’re playing catch-up. To avoid running out of food next week, we urgently need to raise the above amount so we can stay on track, our program has been running for a long time now and Marula Primary School really values your support and dedication to our amazing children.
These children walk up to two hours each way to attend school. For many, the hot meal and snack they receive here is their only nutritious food of the day. Beyond nourishment, your support gives them the motivation to come to class, stay engaged, and build a future that’s full of promise—not poverty.
We know you are doing so much for us and we kindly ask that please consider sharing our project or if you are able to and willing to be able to make another small gift today we really do value every penny. Even a little goes a long way when it means no child goes hungry at school.
Thank you, as always, for standing with us.
With gratitude,
Everyone at Marula Primary School
$10 will fund a child getting their birth registered so they can access schools and healthcare in their community
According to UNICEF, there are 1,4 million orphans in Zimbabwe alone, and 52% of them are without identification. Many orphans and other underprivileged children face several difficulties which are often closely associated with the lack of birth certificates, a document which is a necessity to get access to services including school. Therefore, many children who were born at home, or have parents who passed away, it becomes difficult, if not impossible to get access to government services.
Imagine not having access to education, healthcare or any basic services just because you don’t have a birth certificate. A seemingly avoidable problem but unfortunately it is an issue that is rife in Zimbabwe, particularly amongst the rural communities and orphans. A number of factors contribute to this issue and the result is that children cannot study further due to lack of education, preventing them from gaining employment and breaking the cycle of poverty.
By providing children without the means to the opportunity to get their birth certificate, we not only give them a sense of identity but are tackling one of the root causes to lack of quality education, SDG 4. Working with local partners, we identify children who lack birth certificates as well as the means to obtain it independently and provide all the necessary costs to allow the child and witnesses to get their papers. Many people are unaware this issue exists which is why this is so necessary
To simply fund a child’ education or provide resources to educate them is great in the short term but does not tackle the root cause which is hindering children who cannot even become part of the already poor welfare system that exists. This project will not only provide children with an identity but also give them the opportunity to attend schools, access healthcare and apply for university, making them active contributors to society and the economy as well as educating others around them
Term 3 and it’s back to School
By Bookey | Volunteer and Fundraiser at Marula Primary School
Dear Friends & Supporters Around The Globe,
This Monday marked the return to school for the children we support in rural Zimbabwe, and while we’re filled with hope for a productive term ahead, we’re also facing some immediate challenges we need your help with.
With so much uncertainty around the world donations have been on a steady decline. However thanks to your continued generosity and the amazingly people that support us with monthly recurring donations, we were able to settle the outstanding payment to our food suppliers from last term on May 6th. However, because of the delay, suppliers now require upfront payment for this term’s food deliveries. The total cost to cover essential items is $1,983.65, broken down as follows:
$247.65 for fresh vegetables
$936.00 for soya chunks, sugar beans, rice, and oil
$800.00 to pay two cooks for May and June
We’re deeply grateful to our monthly donors as your consistent support has been a lifeline. However, with fundraising a bit slower recently, we’re playing catch-up. To avoid running out of food next week, we urgently need to raise the above amount so we can stay on track, our program has been running for a long time now and Marula Primary School really values your support and dedication to our amazing children.
These children walk up to two hours each way to attend school. For many, the hot meal and snack they receive here is their only nutritious food of the day. Beyond nourishment, your support gives them the motivation to come to class, stay engaged, and build a future that’s full of promise—not poverty.
We know you are doing so much for us and we kindly ask that please consider sharing our project or if you are able to and willing to be able to make another small gift today we really do value every penny. Even a little goes a long way when it means no child goes hungry at school.
Thank you, as always, for standing with us.
With gratitude,
Everyone at Marula Primary School
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